The song for this chapter is Seven Days of Lonely by I-Nine:
[audio:https://twilightguy.com/music/sevendaysoflonely.mp3]
The first thing I noticed as I read Chapter 1 (First Sight) of Twilight was the usage of big words like inconsequential, omnipresent, claustrophobia, apprehensively. I feel as if I’m reading something from Jane Austen, which I am actually quite convinced is the point. Sorry for starting off on this tiny detail, but using the word ‘inconsequential’ on the first page of one’s book is an instant plus-3-points on my end, since most books these days would just say ‘no matter what’ and miss that Meyer flourish. Already off to a good start.
I actually like Bella for some reason, right off the bat. She isn’t stupid and she doesn’t have her nose in the air. When her dad gives her an old red truck, she is actually pleased with it. She’s normal but not a complainer, and that really stands out.
And speaking of her truck, what’s the first thing you think of when I describe a vehicle with a “...faded red color…big round fenders…one of those solid iron affairs that never gets damaged…”
In fact, if Bella was driving that special vehicle, she’d get the best parking at the school and just sit it right up front in the Fire Zone.
Also, I really liked the name of Coach Clapp.
Principal: Class, may I present to you…Coach Claptrap.
Applause.
Coach: It’s Coach Clapp, sir.
Principal: Apologies. Class, may I present to you…Coach Crap.
Even more applause.
So overall I am quite enjoying the read and I’ll be onto chapter 2 sometime this weekend, and perhaps find out more about this Edward fellow. I am actually looking forward to it, so I’ll write about it Monday-ish.
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i am SO thrilled you are reading Twilight. If more guys read Twilight i think there could be less hate. i know that is insanely cliche, but i think being a hopeless romantic gives a little twist in the normal life. Without hopeless romantics, would Stephenie Meyer ever followed her dream? literally.
That is just my insight
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Hah. Sorry for laughing, but to compare Stephenie Meyer to Jane Austen is utterly ridiculous, to say the least.
I appreciate that Ms. Meyer’s vocabulary surpasses that of the average person, but it seems out of place, forced even, when compared with her writing style. Almost as though after writing, she looked to a thesaurus to help her find ostentatious replacements for her more simple words. Her vocabulary use does not seem natural or effortless, but in fact awkward.
My opinions also disagree with your regards to Bella. I loathed her from the beginning and actually found her quite annoying. As I continued reading the series, I came to find certain aspects of her character that allowed me to, not accept, but at least understand why she behaves the way she does. However, I still find her quite selfish, and not nearly as bright as she is presented in the first chapter.
This being said, I find Ms. Meyer to be a most entertaining story teller. I truly enjoy the series, but only to the extent that one can enjoy a piece of writing if not too carefully considered. I believe you will enjoy the book(s) and look forward to reading further of your opinions on Twilight.
I have run into a few men who have read (and actually adore) the Twilight series. I ask them about their impressions and often they can’t elaborate any further than saying they’re suckers for tragic love stories.
I look forward to following you on your journey and to get inside what’s going on in a guy’s head when he reads these books!
My friend Dan has actually read the series and he loves it. But for some reason he can’t get his girlfriend to read it.
Talk about reversing roles…
From the start I liked Bella too. I can relate to her.
Good review of the first chapter! I look foward to following this website. 🙂
Oh I’m really interested in a guys point of view on the Twilight series…I’m going bookmark your site.
hahaha I cant believe the first thing you thought of was a fire engine! heh!
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Its fantastic to hear and read that more guys are reading Twilight. It’s an experience no-one should miss out on.
When I imagine Bella’s red truck I picture a rather large red lorry like the ones which travel on motorways.
Keep writing.
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@Twimoonilipse12: and i’m sure hopeless romantics are much more fun than the guypigs who act like mindless bricks
@Drover: muglemurglsnort pork chops
@Briana: You’re right, I guess she isn’t quite Jane Austen, but really who can stand up to the classics anyway? I think she’s at least scoring close enough 😀
@Maggie: I hope you weren’t in a car when you ran into those men 😀 Thanks for reading.
@ Alannah: thanks for reading!
@ Sarah: I know, my mind makes curious leaps like that.
@ Mella: I used to live in the country so we actually did see trucks just like Bella’s every so often. When they’re bright and clean they’re actually cool rides 😀
@Casandra-monique: har har
aha, i actually know a number of guys who’ve read the book and, although they’d never admit it to other guys, have told me that they liked the books quite a lot.
glad you’re giving it a chance! more guys should :]
Well, since everyone is talking about Twilight, I started reading it at Barnes & Noble and found that although it is compelling, Edward is…well, I’m not entirely sure why so many people like him (then again, I’m one of those people who never has cared for the “iresistably sexy” type). Bella’s okay, she reminds me of myself in a lot of things, although I would never have fallen for Edward. But I’m not that far into it, so I’ll keep reading 😉
Well… actually… I ran over them and then made them swear their love for Twilight… :o.
Heh.
I really hope this book ~dazzles~ you. You’ll enjoy it. If not for the “great” writing, then surely for the lolz.
When you’re finished, you should stop by Oh No They Didn’t and catch one of the Twilight posts. They are sure to dazzle you into submission.
this will now definately a website I visit daily, or at least as often as you post.
This is such an exciting adventure we are embarking on! YAY!
Stephenie mentioned you in her most recent blog on her myspace page! 🙂
Best of luck on your Twilight journey, I attempted to get my male students to read it but there was no way!
Also I think your right about Stephenie and Jane Austen, I don’t think she attempts to be like her on purpose, but its just an overflow of being familiar with the classics.
I look forward to the rest of your analysis.
As “Jess” just pointed out, you’re mentioned on Stephenie’s myspace page so watch out for the fans!!!
hahha, you’re hilarious. i just started reading twilight for the second time becuase i ran out of other books and it’s cool to hear someone else’s take. =]
Stephenie did mention you in her latest blog entry. Which explains my presence here. One of our parents at school read the book and she is now making her son read it. I hope you enjoy Twilight – although you might want to read the first chapter of Midnight Sun from Stephenie’s website. It will “revamp” your perspective.
Who doesn’t like a snarky funny guy. Way to go Twilight Guy.
There’s plenty of testosterone moments in this series. Please keep reading.
Kaleb, I think that I am a little bit in love with you b/c you are attempting to read Twilight. I have just now added you to my reader, and I can’t wait to see how the journey of this book plays out on your blog. Enjoy! 🙂
Yeah, Meyer herself mentions you in her blog, so here I am! I wish all guys would read twilight!
(Clapp freaks me out too, what an uhm interesting name that just happens to sound like an std? aha)
Keep on with your review! 🙂
Hey twilight guy!!! I am soooo glad to see a guy giving “Twilight” a chance!! I’ve been trying to get my dad 2 read it forever!!! I hope you inspire more guys 2 read it!!!! I think its really hot!!! Good luck and keep us posted lol !!!
P.S. I love the video’s sooo hilarious!!
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Stephanie Meyer is sure no Jane Austin, hell, she isn’t even a dollar store knock off. It’s disappointing that a generation of young girls is growing up with a weak, anti-feminist character, but they’re good for the lulz.
Wow, you know, I was just about to say that now you’ve publicly announced your interest in Twilight, you’re going to have girls declaring their undying love for you and asking you to father their babies. I think Comment #21 is already a start.
Good luck with reading Twilight! 😉
I remember too well the day when I was sitting on the bus, peacefully rereading Twilight, when my guy friend Kevin casually snatched the book from my hands. “What are you reading?” he asked, and proceeded to flip open the first page, obviously not expecting to find anything interesting. Several silent moments passed, and then…”Hey, can I borrow this?” 😉 Needless to say, he’s nearly done with the third book right now.
So, has anyone bought you a “Real men read Twilight” shirt yet?
Okay. So I think you’re amazing for giving Twilight a chance. And I love how you write on a positive note because I’m tired of people criticizing it. Because -hands down- the Twilight series is amazing.
And on that note, I’m going to re-read Twilight for the umpteenth time.
I wish you luck!! Stephenie Meyer has surely made a miracle in making the Twilight series, and i hope u love it just as much as all the devoted (and slightly obsessed) fans. haha. and im serious…. “obsessive” is probably the best word, i should know.
I think it’s great that you’re reading twilight!! Seriously, you could get so much ass just for that. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it. If nothing else, you could always insert some edwardisms into your college-guy persona. I like your blog though and I hope you make it through to the fourth one. And like someone said earlier “real men read twilight!!”
i pretty much cried and snotted all over myself when i watched the ‘Edward!’ video.
anyway, i commend you on reading twilight; truly. just like people say it takes a real man to wear pink, it goes the same way with reading twilight. i really think more guys should read the book without fear of compromising their masculinity.
i hope you enjoy the books as much as all of us twilighters, twihards, etc. did.
The sexiest thing a man can do is read the Twilight series.
Yes, I am calling you sexy.
Brownie points for you.
I’m so glad you’re reading the book! I really agree with the fact that I saw Bella’s truck as a fire truck when it was first described! I hope you enjoy the book as much as every one of us does!
Kudos to you for having the balls to read Twilight. Any guy I know would be all “Ugh, whatever. That’s gay.”
You, fine sir, deserve all the Twilight fandoms support.
Hi KalebNation!, or Twilight guy! My friends and I actually know quite a bit of guys who have read Twilight! Most of them were forced to read the book (by us of course) but in the end they all loved Twilight. So we hope you enjoy the ride of vampire love and in the end, are able to call yourself a Twilighter!
Forever yours,
Forever Twilight
P.S. Oh, well to really introduce us, we are a new website, foreverwtilight.com, that include myself, emily, and four other girls. Along with the website, we have begun a podcast as The Beautiful Lambs. =)
Good Luck, and have fun!
Egad! A guy reading Twilight? What nonsense is this? Kudos to you, m’boy.
Not only that, but you’ve received the ultimate stamp of approval from Stephenie Meyer herself!
It’ll be quite the pleasure to follow you on your Twilight journey. 🙂
P.S. Though the term Twilighters may have won the battle, I say Fanpires should win the war.
And in case you hadn’t already figured it out, Meyer mentioned you in a blog of hers on myspace.
Two thumbs up for you! I’m glad you have the balls to read a romantic story, most guys don’t. They always say “that’s gay” or “does it look like I’m into stuff like that?” But, I do know some guys who have read the story and are just as crazy as I for the next book in the series. Do you know what’s strange? Just like a few other people said, when Stephenie wrote “…faded red color…big round fenders…one of those solid iron affairs that never gets damaged…” I got the slightest picture in my mind of a fire truck. hahaha
I’m gonna keep up with all your opinions on the book as you read each chapter. It’s refreshing to get a guys perspective on something all us girls love ^_^
Who knows, maybe one day you’ll become obsessed just like all us twilighters……..
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Kudos for Stephenie. She led us fans to your site. At least she did for me. She posted about you in a blog ^_^
I’m so glad I found this site! I’ve ALWAYS wondered what guys are thinking when they watch a chick flick, and now I’ve got something even better: a guy blogging chapter-by-chapter his thoughts on Twilight!!
Soldier on, twi-guy. I can’t wait to read your thoughts on the ultimate cheese-chapter/section, “The Meadow”. Will you cringe? Or get the chills? Will you be rooting for Bella and Edward either way?
Way to go! I commend you for reading Twilight, and I also aggree with you. Twilight does have a Austen air to it.
Also you should be warned… crazy fan girls will be avidly waiting for your posts, you’ve been mentioned by the Queen herself, Stephenie Meyer, on her myspace! Happy Reading!
I found out about your site from one of Stephenie Meyer’s blog. And the while truck thing made me wanna read more about what you had to say.
First of all, I would like to say that I found it insanely hilarious that you thought of bella’s truck as a fire truck.
I’m actually looking forward to read your posts about Twilight.
Personally, I once lost my love for reading books, and yes as cheesy as it sounds, Stephenie somehow brought that back.
Happy Reading!
Oh Yeah, I linked your site on mine, plus I bookmarked you. Update soon.
Twilight book… $20.00
Twilight fandom… free
Twilight fangirls screaming your name and offering their undying love…
PRICELESS!!!
Just ask my 15 yr old son who has read all the books…and loves them…and the girls love him for it!!!
Haha, you go twilight guy.
your page is my homepage now, so hopefully my husband will see it enough and i can convince him to read twilight as well.
i love getting your perspective on this book, and i will check back often.
it’s hilarious and so predictable with all the little girls liking you just for reading it.
and for briana, it’s not as though she looked in a thesaurus to find bigger words, remember she did write this as a young adult novel. Wait until the host and I’m sure it’ll have a wider vocabulary.
But back to twilight guy, kudos to you and i hope you like this new fame XD
(i found your site thanks to twilightlexicon.com)
Awesome XD I can’t wait for you to post what you think of the next chapters.
This should be interesting…whether you like the books or end up hating them. Just don’t pick it apart too much ^^; The story, that is.
😀 Good luck!
I disagree with your thoughts on Bella. She’s quite selfish and there’s no reasonable explanation for some of her actions, which I hope you notice while reading the book.
Reading your journal may be as interesting as reading Twilight itself.
I look further to your comments on Edward Cullen, you being a guy won’t say “I wanna marry him” or anything similar 🙂
Wow, I really like your site! 😮
And yeah, I was on Twilight Lexicon and I noticed this link on here… I had actually seen your other site, KalebNation, while I had been searching Google the other day. It’s awesome that you’ve made this site now.
LOL @ the firetruck…
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ohgosh.
i think that you’re pretty much really, really, really, really awesome.
and it made me excited, because your song for the chapter is by a band from my home state! heck yes! [south carolina all the friggin way!]
you make me giggle.
thanks.
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The best song that goes with this book is called “Run Away” By Live and Shelby Lynne. If you get a chance listen to it and tell me if Im wrong. and then the next time you hear from Stephenie could you tell her…? This is way awsome by the way. Thank you!
I’m really excited that I found my way to this website. I think it’ll be really funny to hear a guy’s insight into the books, and your commentary is already pretty amusing. 😛 I look forward to future posts from you!
so i’m glad that you like her truck. actually i was rereading twilight after.. awhile (god im too much of a dork) hahaha. keep in mind how she described it, i finally caught it on the reread. I was wondering if anybody else caught this.
“To my intense surprise, I loved it. I didn’t know if it would run but I could see myself in it. Plus, it was one of those solid iron affairs that never gets damaged – the kind you see at the scene of an accident, paint unscratched, surrounded by pieces of foreign car it had destroyed.” (pg 8, hardcover)
sooo basically she’s saying that she’s inlove with it because she can see herself with it, its old, never gets damaged, and keeps her safe. ( a couple of these things are implied while talking to her dad). and when she got in the car for the first time she liked the smell…. i think.Huh, sounds like something else in the book.